vinegar
der Essig, die Essige
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vinegar
A sour liquid produced by the fermentation of alcohol and used mainly to season foods such as salads or to preserve food.
Für das Salatdressing mische ich Öl, Essig, Salz und Pfeffer.
For the salad dressing, I mix oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
to be over
A colloquial expression meaning that something is definitely over, has failed, or is hopeless.
Wenn wir den letzten Zug verpassen, dann ist Essig mit unserem Ausflug.
If we miss the last train, then our trip is over.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Essige |
| genitive | des Essigs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Essig | die Essige |
| accusative | den Essig | die Essige |
| dative | dem Essig | den Essigen |
| genitive | des Essigs | der Essige |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The idiom 'dann ist Essig' (then it's over) or 'Essig sein' (to be over) means that something is definitely over, has failed, or is lost. It is mainly used in colloquial speech.
Wenn wir den Bus verpassen, ist Essig mit unserem Kinoabend.
If we miss the bus, our movie night is over.
'Essig' (vinegar) is a typical ingredient in salad dressings, often in the combination 'Essig und Öl' (vinegar and oil). It is also used to preserve foods such as cucumbers or onions.
Zum Konservieren der Gurken brauchen wir noch eine Flasche Essig.
We still need a bottle of vinegar to preserve the cucumbers.
The word 'Essig' (vinegar) is often the second part of compound nouns that name a specific type. Very common examples are 'Apfelessig' (apple cider vinegar), 'Weinessig' (wine vinegar), or 'Kräuteressig' (herb vinegar).
Für diesen Salat nehme ich am liebsten Apfelessig.
For this salad, I prefer to use apple cider vinegar.
